Programmes & projects

George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History, College of the Atlantic

GBIF publisher since

15 September 2017

Description

The George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History, College of the Atlantic, houses extensive natural history collections that can be used by students, teachers, researchers, and artists. The Dorr Museum features dioramas of coastal Maine wildlife and a tide pool tank that houses a variety of live sea stars, hermit crabs, snails and other marine creatures. Visitors of all ages can touch, smell, listen and create while learning about the natural history of Maine. The Museum is housed in the original headquarters of Acadia National Park. All specimens and exhibits have been prepared by College of the Atlantic students as part of their academic experience.